Showmans Jazz Club
375 West 125th Street
Between St. Nicholas & Morningside Avenues
New York, NY 10027
Phone: 212-864-8941
email: showmansjazzclubharlem@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/showmans.jazz
The Crown Jewel of Harlem
Since 1942, Showmans Jazz Club, one of Harlem's premier old school jazz clubs and a cultural landmark.
Showmans first opened next to the Apollo Theater. Then they reincarnated on Eighth Avenue, where
the Harlem USA development and Theatre now stands. Showman’s signature mark of a top hat and cane
is etched into the minds and hearts of many, as well as the frosted glass of its front door and mirror behind
the bar, standing as an iconic reminder of a legendary age of jazz. Showmans Jazz Club has showcased
top musicians and legendary artists which include Pearl Bailey, Eartha Kitt, Jimmy Rogers, Sarah Vaughan,
Lionel Hampton, Duke Ellington, Grady Tate, Jimmy The Preacher Robins, Lou Dobbs, The Copasetics with
hoofer Honi Cole, Gloria Lynne, Ruth Brown and many more.
Over the years, proprietors Al Howard and Mona Lopez have maintained an intimate ambiance where jazz,
blues, and down home hospitality rules. When you walk through the doors of Showmans, you enter a magical
place and experience a sense of invigoration and comfort as the intimacy of the room, embraces your senses.
Allow your eyes to cascade down the long stretch of bar and witness the look of pure enjoyment and relaxation
of those sitting alongside you. Then bare witness as the music makes your spirit come alive.
Showmans Jazz Club was always and still is a big hit with jazz enthusiasts. Live entertainment Wednesday through
Saturday. We also feature special events such as Retiree's Night, the first Tuesday of every month, Karoke, and
participate in the annual Apollo's Jazz Shrine Festival. Showman’s features a wealth of contemporary favorites which
include, Jerry Weldon, Seleno Clarke, Cynthia Holiday, Akiko Tsuruga, Lonnie Youngblood, John Tendy, Lou Volpe,
Baba Don, Ray Schinnery, Jazmyn, Madame Pat Tandy, Peter Valera, Nathan Lucas, Danny Mixon and Derek James
just to name a few.
Showmans Jazz Club, is perhaps the best deal of any jazz club in NYC. No cover charge, a two drink minimum,
complimentary appetizers and the best jazz family in all of New York City. NO RESERVATIONS TAKEN.
First come, first seat.
Come experience the magic when you step into Showmans Jazz Club, The Crown Jewel of Harlem.
Nearest Subways & Buses:
Trains: A,B,C,D to 125th & St. Nicholas and #1 train to 125th & Broadway
Buses: M100, M101, M60, Bx15, M11, M3, M10, M102
375 West 125th Street between St. Nicholas & Morningside & Avenues
Showmans first opened next to the Apollo Theater. Then they reincarnated on Eighth Avenue, where
the Harlem USA development and Theatre now stands. Showman’s signature mark of a top hat and cane
is etched into the minds and hearts of many, as well as the frosted glass of its front door and mirror behind
the bar, standing as an iconic reminder of a legendary age of jazz. Showmans Jazz Club has showcased
top musicians and legendary artists which include Pearl Bailey, Eartha Kitt, Jimmy Rogers, Sarah Vaughan,
Lionel Hampton, Duke Ellington, Grady Tate, Jimmy The Preacher Robins, Lou Dobbs, The Copasetics with
hoofer Honi Cole, Gloria Lynne, Ruth Brown and many more.
Over the years, proprietors Al Howard and Mona Lopez have maintained an intimate ambiance where jazz,
blues, and down home hospitality rules. When you walk through the doors of Showmans, you enter a magical
place and experience a sense of invigoration and comfort as the intimacy of the room, embraces your senses.
Allow your eyes to cascade down the long stretch of bar and witness the look of pure enjoyment and relaxation
of those sitting alongside you. Then bare witness as the music makes your spirit come alive.
Showmans Jazz Club was always and still is a big hit with jazz enthusiasts. Live entertainment Wednesday through
Saturday. We also feature special events such as Retiree's Night, the first Tuesday of every month, Karoke, and
participate in the annual Apollo's Jazz Shrine Festival. Showman’s features a wealth of contemporary favorites which
include, Jerry Weldon, Seleno Clarke, Cynthia Holiday, Akiko Tsuruga, Lonnie Youngblood, John Tendy, Lou Volpe,
Baba Don, Ray Schinnery, Jazmyn, Madame Pat Tandy, Peter Valera, Nathan Lucas, Danny Mixon and Derek James
just to name a few.
Showmans Jazz Club, is perhaps the best deal of any jazz club in NYC. No cover charge, a two drink minimum,
complimentary appetizers and the best jazz family in all of New York City. NO RESERVATIONS TAKEN.
First come, first seat.
Come experience the magic when you step into Showmans Jazz Club, The Crown Jewel of Harlem.
Nearest Subways & Buses:
Trains: A,B,C,D to 125th & St. Nicholas and #1 train to 125th & Broadway
Buses: M100, M101, M60, Bx15, M11, M3, M10, M102
375 West 125th Street between St. Nicholas & Morningside & Avenues